Emerald Coast Fishing Reports

Pensacola Fishing Report

The fishing scene in Pensacola is heating up with excellent catches both inshore and offshore. Red snapper are actively biting in deeper waters, especially near reefs and wrecks. Inshore anglers are finding plenty of speckled trout and redfish along grass flats and near structure. For those seeking some excitement, shark fishing has been productive closer to shore, especially in the evening hours. Conditions have been favorable with clear water and moderate winds, making it a great time to book a trip with Salty Cedar Charters.

We get these questions frequently. What’s the best bait for red snapper right now? Live bait like pinfish, cigar minnows, and squid are working best for red snapper in deeper waters. Where can I catch speckled trout in Pensacola? Speckled trout are actively biting around grass flats, bridges, and dock lights using live shrimp or soft plastics. Is shark fishing good in Pensacola this season? Yes! Evening and nighttime shark fishing near Pensacola Beach has been especially productive using cut bait like mullet and bonita.